Healthy family dynamics are something to be proud of, but most people don’t realize until they’re in the thick of it that they don’t always come naturally. Even the best-intentioned family members can cause harm or hurt feelings when they lack the tools to create a healthy, safe space for others in the household. Whether there are communication struggles, repeated conflict, or toxic cycles that need to be broken, the good news is that all…
Sometimes, when talking about mental and physical health, we tend to think of them as individual and separate. However, science shows us that they are deeply interconnected. As such, when we experience trauma, more than just our inner world is affected. Today, we’ll talk more about the connection between trauma and physical health outcomes that can occur when that trauma remains unaddressed. Trauma and the Mind/Body Connection Trauma is more than just emotional;…
Think back over your life for a moment. Is there a time that you can remember where you were explicitly told what a romantic relationship should look like as an adult? If the answer is no, perhaps you recall gathering information and context from the world around you. If you grew up in the US thinking that lifelong romantic relationships included just two monogamous individuals till death do us part, you’re not alone. However, many…
When issues arise, we all deal with them in unique and individual ways. Some ways may be more effective than others, and different approaches will yield different outcomes. Ideally, we all strive to develop healthy coping skills, but some of us are farther along than others, and that’s okay. It’s important to remember that we are all generally doing the best we can with the skills and knowledge that we have. Today, we’ll talk about…
Although trauma has become a bit of a buzzword, it is a very real and life-altering experience that many people are living with, whether they understand it or not. While it lives in the very forefront of some people’s minds, for others, it silently affects the systems of the body while adding unknown weight to the mind. The more we are able to recognize the effects of trauma, the more power we have to make…
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